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Differential Diagnosis for Unibrow and Low Set Ears

Single Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Waardenburg Syndrome: This genetic disorder is characterized by hearing loss, skin and hair pigmentation changes, and other physical features such as a unibrow (synophrys) and low-set or unusually shaped ears. The combination of these symptoms makes Waardenburg Syndrome a strong candidate for the single most likely diagnosis.

Other Likely Diagnoses

  • Cornelia de Lange Syndrome: Characterized by distinctive facial features, including a unibrow, low-set ears, and other physical and developmental anomalies. This syndrome is a plausible diagnosis given the symptoms.
  • Noonan Syndrome: Although more commonly associated with heart defects and developmental issues, some individuals with Noonan Syndrome may exhibit low-set ears and other facial anomalies, making it a consideration.

Do Not Miss Diagnoses

  • CHARGE Syndrome: Stands for Coloboma, Heart defect, Atresia choanae, Restricted growth and development, Genital anomaly, and Ear anomaly. While less common, the ear anomalies and potential for other life-threatening conditions make it crucial not to miss this diagnosis.
  • Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13): A severe genetic disorder with multiple congenital anomalies, including low-set ears. Although rare, the severity of the condition necessitates its consideration to ensure appropriate management and support.

Rare Diagnoses

  • Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by a distinctive facial appearance, which can include a unibrow and low-set ears, along with other severe physical and developmental anomalies.
  • Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome: Characterized by broad thumbs and halluces, facial anomalies, and intellectual disability. Some individuals may have low-set ears and other features that could align with the described symptoms, although it is less commonly associated with a unibrow.

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